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Fiorentina have joined Bologna in the race to sign ex-Roma and Inter star Edin Dzeko.

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter have exclusively informed me that Fiorentina have joined Bologna in the race to sign Dzeko.

Fiorentina join Bologna in Dzeko transfer race

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JUNE 10: Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match between FC Internazionale and Manchester City FC at Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

The ex-Inter and Roma star is under contract with Fenerbahce until the end of the month, so he’s available as a free agent.

Bologna have already opened talks with the experienced striker, as I already reported last week.

Pioli is an admirer of Dzeko

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 22: Head Coach Stefano Pioli of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Dzeko, however, is a profile that Fiorentina really like, and Stefano Pioli, the leading candidate for the job at the Stadio Franchi, is also an admirer of the 39-year-old forward.

Fiorentina see Dzeko as an ideal backup striker for Moise Kean, and although Bologna have been in talks with the former Manchester City star for several days, Fiorentina remain interested in a deal.

Dzeko scored 107 goals in 268 appearances in Serie A, playing for Inter and Roma.